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Penguins in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Learn about 7 birds from the Penguins family (Spheniscidae) found in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Includes 5 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Adélie Penguin

Adélie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Least Concern
Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus

Least Concern
Gentoo Penguin

Gentoo Penguin

Pygoscelis papua

Least Concern
King Penguin

King Penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus

Least Concern
Macaroni Penguin

Macaroni Penguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus

Vulnerable
Adélie Penguin

Adélie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus

Gentoo Penguin

Gentoo Penguin

Pygoscelis papua

King Penguin

King Penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus

Macaroni Penguin

Macaroni Penguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus

Vagrant Spheniscidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Emperor Penguin

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Near Threatened
Magellanic Penguin

Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Least Concern

Vagrant Spheniscidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Emperor Penguin

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Magellanic Penguin

Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus